Nectarine and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.60 g
99+
15.90 g
21
Fiber
1.70 g
29
6.50 g
6
Sugar
7.90 g
37
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
6.20 mg
18
8.40 mg
10
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
87.60 g
24
80.80 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
71.00 kcal
12
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Spain
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Sapindales
Family
Rosaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Prunus
Citrus
Species
P. persica
C. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Nectarine and Kumquat
We might think that Nectarine and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Kumquat with peel is 44.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Nectarine and Kumquat belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Nectarine and Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
